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It never stops suprising me when something of beauty appears to me. It can be something I see all the time, then suddenly one day I am able to see it with new eyes.
As I was sitting in church today, I took some time to really look at the stained glass windows in the sanctuary. I've looked at them hundreds of times over the years and yet for some reason today I seemed to see them almost as if for the first time. The colors were bright and clear, as were the images in the windows. They were truly spectacular and I was filled with such awe of the crafting of such beauty.
It made me wonder about the artists that made these windows over fifty years ago for this church building. Who were they and how long did it take for them to master their craft? How did they discover this gift of design and the ability to create such works of art?
I felt blessed to be able to "see" in a different way today! Yes, I did pay attention to the service and the message that was shared with the congregation. After all I did serve as Worship leader today.
It never stops suprising me when something of beauty appears to me. It can be something I see all the time, then suddenly one day I am able to see it with new eyes.
As I was sitting in church today, I took some time to really look at the stained glass windows in the sanctuary. I've looked at them hundreds of times over the years and yet for some reason today I seemed to see them almost as if for the first time. The colors were bright and clear, as were the images in the windows. They were truly spectacular and I was filled with such awe of the crafting of such beauty.
It made me wonder about the artists that made these windows over fifty years ago for this church building. Who were they and how long did it take for them to master their craft? How did they discover this gift of design and the ability to create such works of art?
I felt blessed to be able to "see" in a different way today! Yes, I did pay attention to the service and the message that was shared with the congregation. After all I did serve as Worship leader today.
People are like stained - glass windows. They sparkle
and shine when the sun is out, but when the darkness sets in, their true beauty is revealed only if there is a light from within.
- Elisabeth Kubler-Ross
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